Maxpedition makes good stuff. I've lived out of their Fliegerduffel for a week at least twice now. I've been impressed enough that I've been looking at their shoulder bags and trying to rationalize buying one to... uh... maybe replace my current 5.11 turse? You know, if maybe it wore out? ...when I realized that, dammit, just because they're black nylon doesn't mean a gal can't have as many purses as she wants.

I can say enough about how good Maxpedition gear is... I've been carrying and using a Jumbo VersiPak daily for three years now... and I've have a couple of additional products from them... good stuff...

"Just because it's in Black Nylon...." True Story Time. I found a Chinese Knock Off of the Maxpedition Versa Pak that actually was well made. Bought it for my Murse. Got it home, the Wife took a look at it and said "MINE!" So I had to get another one for myself.

What I like about it is that I can easily carry a SPARE Mid Size Pistol in a nice Pocket Holster with a SPARE Mag Carrier in it all day long in the pocket that's next to the Body, just in case. And yes, it goes with me on my Body, or it stays home locked up. YMMV, of course.

Bought the fliegerduffel on your recommendation. That and a wheeled carry on size hard sided pelican case are my 2 pieces of goto luggage. The suitcases they gave me when I went to college now live in the attic.

I do pack a smallish empty drawstring cloth duffle. It becomes a laundry bag, usually, but it's nice to have the extra capacity.

just because they're black nylon doesn't mean a gal can't have as many purses as she wants. I surrendered on the "as many purses as she wants" front years ago. I try and tell myself She is looking for the platonic ideal of a purse, but I suspect that, even if she does find it, she'll keep looking, to test it or something...

Depends on what is meant by "equivalent." According to the spreadsheet I made thinking it would help me make a decision about everyday carry bags (ha!), the 5.11 PUSH is a tad under 370 cubic inches, the Maxpedition Fatboy is 261 for the Good to Go, 268 for the "standard." The Tactical Tailor XFire is 222. (These measurements are based on published dimensions pf pockets.) I've fondled them all, and they are all approximately the same height and width, varying in details, such as how much PALS webbing they have, where they are made, how well,and in what colors. (The Tactical Tailor is available in what might be called "non-tactical" colors...)

Of course, amassing all this data has only led me to be even more indecisive...

Love the Maxpedition stuff but also bought a turse substitute from Stoner Holsters at the last Indy show. It looks more handbaggy and less tursey but has held up well and has a lot of pockets and such for the multitool, flashlight, dedicated pistol holster, etc.

All I took to the North Shore for a week was a small Eagle Creek duffel and my small Camelbak-pack big enough to hold the Asus and a mask and snorkel - of course all you need are boardshorts and a towel after that, not even the mask and snorkel since it's all waves and snorkeling sucks there.

I would feel a little better about the gear mentioned above if they used YKK flat zippers. I have had a couple of really bad experiences with coiled zippers and determined I would never depend on them again. I am glad your experiences were better. Still looking for somebody who makes affordable bags and uses the zippers I'm looking for.